When Abilene Calls by Bruce Avery published on 2020-01-25T19:02:26Z Rich, pampered girl from Abilene, Texas meets a trail-worn cowboy with a checkered past, and they head north to avoid her family's scrutiny. It's a doomed relationship from the start, of course, and only lasts until the snow breaks. Abilene comes calling - she heads back home, and the cowboy does what all cowboys in trouble do (at least in the songs I listen to) - he splits for the border. True story? Maybe... The timeline in the song is a little convoluted - begins in the middle and then back to the start, then to the end and back to the middle etc.,.. But you old cowhands will figure it out. Female voices are Julia Avery and Madison Carr. And the winter would pass...... Genre Texas Ballad Comment by JETTT reposts Really nice song, touching vocals and sounds! 2024-04-28T05:30:08Z Comment by Lammbone Wonderful glimpse at life Bruce, albeit sad. 2024-02-19T19:50:02Z Comment by Durge Such a painting you’ve put on this western cowpoke canvas Bruce. Full of exquisite lyrical beauty and longing emotions. Each touch is evocative, and draws you in to join those snowy mountains and rainy plains. Awesome track! 2023-10-16T18:04:47Z Comment by Mike Molino I enjoy all of your work Bruce, this one is exceptional, everything about it 2023-10-16T17:24:40Z Comment by Graham J Williams A great listening experience Bruce. 2023-05-10T12:40:37Z Comment by Mountain Songs An engrossing tale, expertly told. Attracted to this 'cause I lived in Texas for a short while back in the 80's. That relationship went the same way... 2023-01-04T09:05:26Z Comment by Pa' Shot The Canary man! stunning song Bruce, great work from all. great structure, and I just love it when a song cranks that yearning thermostat right up high, perfect! 2022-10-16T07:44:29Z Comment by betterlate Wonderful storytelling! Great music and vocal. Helen x 2022-10-16T07:31:52Z Comment by RANDY Taylor I wonder why these people don't turn on their downloader? 2022-09-21T16:41:56Z Comment by Jim Mcgill true or not you’ve painted a great picture with these lyrics Bruce, yea we’ve all had to split for the border at one time or another.........well done man 👍 2022-09-20T22:07:14Z Comment by Molly Barnett I'm glad I've taken the night to listen to your songs, I've enjoyed them very much😊 2022-07-27T04:11:58Z Comment by projectGhostRadio Probably one of my favourites. Great songwriting & arrangement! 2022-06-27T16:55:39Z Comment by Nadia Selvaggi Nobody writes songs like this anymore. LOVE! 2022-06-07T23:24:58Z Comment by Frank DANA Like it 2021-05-29T05:02:34Z Comment by Mike Molino You are a channel with a talent to observe current events, process information and release brilliant art 2021-05-16T02:10:31Z Comment by winkandwoo juicey with guts and passion , love it 2021-05-01T19:24:23Z Comment by Bruce Avery @matt-hoffman-523285821: Thanks Matt, for your listen & comment on my cowboy tale When Abilene Calls. Really appreciate when you stop by my page. 2021-02-27T19:54:57Z Comment by Bruce Avery @user-138663860: Thank you Sandy for your nice comments on my little Texas cowboy tale. And yes, I should be able to post a new tune in about a week - little ditty callled Two Vines. 2021-01-22T22:19:21Z Comment by D B Keith Beautiful!! 2020-12-23T00:06:30Z Comment by Owen & Hill excellent song and performance! 2020-12-16T05:33:00Z Comment by TexMex Shaman love that soulful voice man - makes me proud to be a Texan 2020-11-14T03:43:23Z Comment by REKHA Beautiful...love your stylish vocals...awesome feeling in this - XO 2020-09-22T00:19:57Z Comment by Marin Gale Sounding like those old classic western tunes, superb vocals and arrangement ! 2020-07-07T15:38:16Z Comment by Robert Gray Music This is so nice. I love the backing vocals in the middle of the song. Great narrative songwriting! 2020-06-06T09:10:30Z Comment by Jake Dasilva Love the tempo, it's like a stuttering, shifting waltz. You've such a sincerity in your singing, and the vocal mix is timeless.And those harmonies - pure heaven. More tracks, please, Bruce and co. True talent on SC. 2020-05-21T22:39:16Z Comment by learningtoplay Love the slow, steady pace and the romantic narrative. 2020-05-10T00:45:10Z Comment by MarkFields PacNW Like your style Bruce. Don't know if we're relatives - my Averys are from north of Dallas? 2020-04-14T00:03:30Z Comment by Darren Sullivan Some wonderful creative arrangments here. Epic in style. Love it. 2020-04-13T00:15:36Z Comment by Darren Sullivan Boy, I been there 2020-04-13T00:14:28Z